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New Directions in Tropical Asian Architecture

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I'm an Architectural Designer that lives/works in Jamaica and Bermuda and I'm also a fan of modern/contemporary architecture. I own a number of books on the subject, but few tend to address basic climatic issues that we in the Tropics face (and rightly so, since they are about projects north of the tropics). I've just received the book from my freight forwarder and had a chance to browse thru it. It really looks interesting and certainly provides inspiration for projects that can be successfully executed in our hot, humid climate.
The inclusion of architectural drawings (Plans, Sections, Elevations) is also welcome - too many books on Architecture neglect this very important point. I think this may be the telling factor for deciding whether this is to be another one of my coffee-table books, or a serious informative reference for ideas and inspiration. For now, I'm leaning to the latter.

Text by Philip Goad, Anoma Pieris, Amanda Achmadi
Photographs by Patrick Bingham-Hall

New Directions in Tropical Asian Architecture reflects the excitement and dynamism of the emerging countries of the region. A sophisticated and globally aware generation of architects is redefining the design of private houses, public housing, public buildings and resort hotels. The pleasure and reward of designing in some of the worlds most exotic locations are tempered by the realities of architectural responsibility in some of the worlds largest and most congested cities.
New Directions in Tropical Asian Architecture features extended profiles of a selection of the regions most interesting and influential architects. All their recent significant projects are fully documented with plans, drawings, colour photographs and extensive text. Introductory essays by Philip Goad and Anoma Pieris provide a balanced and analytical over view of the extremes of practice which oscillate throughout tropical Asia. Essays and project descriptions on each of the eleven architectural practices are written by Philip Goad, Anoma Pieris and Amanda Achmadi.

The featured architects represent the geographical and cultural scope of Tropical Asia - Rahul Mehrotra from India, Anura Ratnavibushana from Sri Lanka, Kanika R'Kul from Thailand, Kevin Low from Malaysia, Kerry Hill, WOHA, SCDA and W Architects from Singapore, Andra Matin Architect and Eko Prawoto from Indonesia and Cheong Yew Kuan from Bali.